Stress Signal to Support Network

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1. Sleep Changes — Stress can change sleep length, timing, or quality.
2. Body Tension — Headaches, tight muscles, or stomach discomfort can accompany stress.
3. Racing Thoughts — Worry can make thoughts feel fast, repetitive, or hard to pause.
4. Pulling Away — Withdrawing from usual people or activities can signal distress.
5. Concentration Difficulty — Stress can make schoolwork and decisions harder.
6. Mood Changes — Irritability, sadness, or feeling numb may be stress signals.
7. Restorative Practice — Movement, rest, art, breathing, or time outdoors can support regulation.
8. Cultural Healing — Cultural traditions and community practices can strengthen coping and belonging.
9. Peer Listening — A peer can listen, validate, and help connect someone to support.
10. Trusted Adult — A trusted adult can help assess needs and take next steps.
11. Professional Support — Counselors and health professionals can offer assessment and treatment.
12. Urgent Crisis Help — Immediate danger or thoughts of suicide require urgent adult and emergency support.

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